Ahead of Bibi Netanyahu’s address to Congress, much of the attention has focused on those — starting with Vice President Harris — who will not attend. Speaker Emerita Pelosi is one of a growing number of Democrats who will instead meet with the families of those still held hostage by Hamas. What has gone unmentioned, however, is that Speaker Mike Johnson sent out a letter ordering members and their guests to maintain decorum. In the interests of all involved, we will enforce a zero-tolerance policy for disturbances in the building. It’s not Israel that has been left behind, Speaker Mike.

Source: New York Times July 24, 2024 17:54 UTC